Explore top 2026 5 Star Hotels in South Island

Name: The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Price range: $258 total
Rating: 9.4

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Top South Island 5 Star hotels

LyLo Christchurch

5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch

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$53 nightly

$61 total

Jun 5 - Jun 6

Total with taxes and fees

This hostel features free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and self parking. Express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage are also on ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026

Bealey Quarter

247 Bealey Ave Christchurch

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$39 nightly

$46 total

Jun 6 - Jun 7

Total with taxes and fees

A restaurant and a bar/lounge are featured at this motel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (545 reviews)

"Amazing staff, they did our room everyday and cleaned the kitchen and toilets. Kitchen is a little tight for lots of people and only had sofas under the stairs at the entrance as a place for people to relax. The fridge in our room was extremely loud so turned it off alot to sleep. But definitely ..."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Sudima Kaikoura

Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury

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$78 nightly

$90 total

Jun 11 - Jun 12

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Enjoy the gym and perks like free self parking and free WiFi. A garden, dry cleaning, and ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (587 reviews)

"The staff were very helpful and warm. The room was well designed w a partial view of the sea and great view of the snow capped mountains. It felt like a home away from home. It was a bit of a walk but very accessible to the Kaikuora town with lots of food and activity options. The breakfast buffet ..."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026

Quest on Kilmore

93 Kilmore Street, Christchurch

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$82 nightly

$94 total

Jun 23 - Jun 24

Total with taxes and fees

This apartment features self parking and free WiFi in public areas. Express check-out and luggage storage are also provided.

9.6/10 Exceptional! (289 reviews)

"Fresh and clean, very central"

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026

LyLo Queenstown

47 Camp Street Queenstown

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$74 nightly

$85 total

Jun 5 - Jun 6

Total with taxes and fees

This hostel features a rooftop terrace and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage are also on ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (751 reviews)

"Lylo was in a great location, near shops and restaurants. We had a group of 15 and the rooms were perfect for our needs."

Reviewed on May 26, 2026

Haka House Lake Tekapo

5 Motuariki Lane Lake Tekapo Canterbury

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$109 nightly

$126 total

Jun 5 - Jun 6

Total with taxes and fees

A restaurant, free self parking, and a coffee shop are among this hostel's amenities. WiFi in public areas is free. A terrace, luggage storage, and laundry facilities ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (422 reviews)

"Close to the Night Sky Project and great view of the lake."

Reviewed on May 13, 2026

QT Queenstown

38-54 Lake Esplanade Queenstown

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$259 nightly

$297 total

Jun 7 - Jun 8

Total with taxes and fees

A restaurant and a bar/lounge are featured at this hotel. Valet parking, dry cleaning, and luggage storage are also offered.

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)

"Location was great and loved the boutique styling of the hotel. The room was great but the bathroom was obviously for a disable person with rails, higher toilet, seat in the shower and it felt like a different room and style to the rest of the room/hotel. There was some construction going in front ..."

Reviewed on May 27, 2026

The Mayfair

155 Victoria St Christchurch Canterbury

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$137 nightly

$158 total

Jun 10 - Jun 11

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel features a restaurant, in-room fitness, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Valet parking, a coffee shop, and dry cleaning are also ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (316 reviews)

"Great hotel, with a great restaurant and room service food that was delicious. A quiet hotel. We were never disturbed by other guests or outside noise. Close to everything and an overall great spot."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Kawarau Village, 79 Peninsula Road Kawarau Falls

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$127 nightly

$146 total

Jun 10 - Jun 11

Total with taxes and fees

A full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant are all featured at this luxury hotel. Enjoy the gym and perks like free WiFi. You'll appreciate the a rooftop ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)

"Very friendly and helpful staff. The hotel is right on the lakefront with beautiful views. The breakfast buffet had lots of options for vegetarians as well."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

377 Frankton Road Queenstown

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$225 nightly

$258 total

Jun 4 - Jun 5

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour gym, and a bar/lounge. Families will appreciate the onsite laundry facilities, kid-friendly dining, and in-room childcare. ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)

"During our 7-day stay, waking up each morning to see the sunlight hitting Deer Park Heights across the lake was a highlight. The rooms are clean and spacious, and the atmosphere is quite peaceful. While the location is a bit outside the town center, the hotel provides a very convenient and punctual ..."

Reviewed on May 15, 2026

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South Island Resorts & 5 Star Hotels

Looking for your own little slice of heaven during your next trip? Check out all the best 5-star hotels in South Island to make sure your trip is as extravagantly comfortable as you expect.

Whether you plan on staying in your room the whole time or getting out and enjoying the city, you’ll be living the life while staying at your luxury accommodation. With so many amenities at your beck and call, you might try to turn your stay into a staycation!

Many of the 5-star hotels have award-winning restaurants you can dine at, as well as plush bedding and a concierge service to take care of your every need. Most also offer pools and modern fitness centers, not to mention high-speed Wi-Fi.

For your next trip, book a hotel that can be your own little hideaway, whether you’re in town for business or leisure. South Island 5-star hotels provide you with all the comforts and amenities you expect from a sophisticated hotel, with a staff that’s happy to ensure you have everything you need to feel at home.

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Recent South Island hotel reviews by fellow wanderers

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

5 out of 5

Posted 3 hours ago

Travelocity Verified Review

"I stayed in one of their smaller rooms. It was SMALL, but completely functional. The bar served great drinks and the food was fantastic. I'd definately stay here again!"

A verified traveler stayed at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch

1 out of 5

Posted 19 hours ago

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"We checked in late due to traveling and decided to stay here since we have an early flight the next day. Reception Staff was dismissive and can only say the wifi details and handed over our keys (not even checking an identification for a prepaid booking) Our room was next to the lift, which we do not entirely mind since we just want to take shower and have a nap for a very early flight. The door opens, and we smell sweat and sewage! We tried to ignore and thought maybe it was from outside. And due to the weather that day in Christchurch (17 degrees) in that small room it can be very hot so we made sure the air condition is working— we set it at 10 degrees and headed out for a quick dinner. After we came back we found the room a lot hotter and a lot smellier than when we arrived. We are from the same industry so we didnt want to be a bother since we are only staying for couple of hours. I turned off the air condition since it is not working whatever button I pressed except the High/Low Buttons and Power Button and opened the window (Thank goodness otherwise we will be suffocated to death!) The bathroom smells like sewage, and exhaust is not working, the bathroom door was ajar and when I tried to slide it in, it cannot be closed, I had to asked my husband to lift the whole door fram to close and open for me to find that there’s a huge gap and you can see the whole thing from outside. Molds everywhere! And bonus part was, there was a booger on the wall. Disgusting! Shower doo"

A verified traveler stayed at LyLo Christchurch

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

4 out of 5

Posted 1 day ago

Travelocity Verified Review

"The hotel room also had a few shortcomings in terms of comfort and housekeeping standards. The room was not fully carpeted, and no slippers were provided, which made it uncomfortable during winter. In addition, during housekeeping, the bed was not properly tidied or made up, which did not meet the expected standard of room service for a hotel of this level. These details affected the overall comfort and impression of the stay."

A verified traveler stayed at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG